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Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Offside & Nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded Offsid e& Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Offside & Nearside (4.1.4 (b))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ~Offside & Nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & Offside (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & Offside (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & Offside (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside (4.1.4 (b))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside (4.1.4 (b))
Nail in tyre nearside rear
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) not working offside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside (4.1.4 (b))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside (4.1.4 (b))
Nail in tyre nearside rear
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner cv gaitor leaking
Nearside Rear shock weeping
Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner cv gaitor leaking
Nearside Rear shock weeping
Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front shock absorber rubber piston covers deteriorated
parking brake efficiency only just met16% it would appear that the parking brake requires adjustment or repair
undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle components
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear coil springs corroded
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear coil springs corroded
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
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VU51 YUT is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.
Across all 2001 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 71,549 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Toyota MR2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 36,842 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU51 YUT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Toyota MR2 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 25 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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VU51 YUT is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 September 2001.
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